Iraq Essentials
Iraq’s historical landscape spans from the ancient Mesopotamian archaeological site of Kutha to the 9th-century Abbasid architecture of Samarra, home to the iconic spiral Malwiya Minaret and the Al-Askari Shrine. This selection also includes the remote As Slman desert fortress in Al-Muthanna and the natural scenery of the Sirwan River near Sazan. These sites reflect a mix of early Islamic engineering, significant religious heritage, and the varied topography of the Tigris and Euphrates basins.
A Malwiya
The Great Mosque of Samarra is a mosque from the 9th century CE located in Samarra, Iraq.
B Imam hadi and Imam Askari holy shrine
Al-Askari Shrine, the 'Askariyya Shrine, or Al-Askari Mosque is a Shia Muslim mosque and mausoleum in the Iraqi city of Samarra 125 km from…
Kutha
Kutha, Cuthah, Cuth or Cutha, modern Tell Ibrahim, formerly known as Kutha Rabba, is an archaeological site in Babil Governorate, Iraq.
D Sirwan River,Sazan Village
Natural area featuring the Sirwan River and waterfalls near the village of Sazan, situated along the border region between Iraq and Iran.
as slman jail
A historic desert fortress and prison located in the Al-Salman district of Al-Muthanna Governorate, historically used for the detention of political prisoners.
castel sheek majid
A historic fortress located in the Samarra region of the Saladin Governorate.
Tryq mrkz mdynt alsmawh
A scenic viewpoint offering vistas of the landscape approaching the city center of Samawah.
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